Florien Blackcats (Florien, LA) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Hicks Pirates (Leesville, LA), 56-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Florien advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Blackcats travel to Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Hill, LA) to meet the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, November 23. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 7-1. Pleasant Hill won 65-39 in their recent non-league match against Negreet (Negreet, LA)

The Pirates now own a 8-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Florien for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 3.